In anticipation of the forthcoming Bofra season, a look back at another of the races from the turn of the century. Was it really eleven years ago?

There was a big field for this race and once more, it was won by John Brown. There were some good young runners out on the fells with six U18s and two U23s (one of whom was Jonathan Bradshaw) in the top twenty.

First Wharfedaler was Nick Charlesworth in 14th place, just ahead of Jonny in 17th.

In the junior races, Charlie Lowrie won the U12 race. In the U14s race, Ellie Lambert was second girl, whilst in the U16 race, James Hall was second.

Six Wharfedalers took part in this race, with Nick Charlesworth finishing in 6th position overall and 1st V40 and Tamara Hird finishing 31st overall and 1st lady.

Coledale Horseshoe - 16 April 2011

Ian Holmes
The race was won by the evergreen Ian Holmes in a time of 1:12:34. Twenty two Wharfedalers took part with Nick Charlesworth leading everyone home in 23rd place and Chris Newman not far behind in 26th place. Paul Harlowe had a good run to finish in 80th position and 3rd V60.

 Wharfedale Finishing Positions & Times 

Newlands Duathlon - 17 April 2011

Ian Page
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Three Wharfedalers took part in this event which was won by Richard Anderson of Holmfirth Harriers in 2:16:55. The Wharfedalers finished as follows:

•   5 Ian Page V40 2:28:28
•   6 Jason Hemsley V40 2:34:58
• 15 Colin Moses V40 2:46:02

  Anniversary Waltz - 23 April 2011

  Judy Howells
  Picture reproduced by kind permission of   athletesinaction.co.uk 
  
  Not so long ago, many Wharfedalers used to make the trip up to the Lakes for this classic race. We do not know how many entered this year, but we do know that Judy Howells and Raj Madhas had a go. Further details follow as soon as they are available.

The new Bofra season is almost upon us, so in anticipation, let us continue our look back to the turn of the century and see what everyone was doing then.

Bunny Run Three - 19 April 2011

James Hall - New Under 16 Record
Picture reproduced by kind permission of   David Brett 

Ian Holmes is still on top of his game, and following on from his win at the Coledale Horseshoe at the weekend, he again proved his incredible ability by winning this race also.

There were 36 Wharfedalers out in this race and thus too numerous to mention each one individually. However, one performance that stood out was that of James Hall. He is still an U16, yet he led all the Wharfedalers home, finishing in 8th position overall out of 288 starters and at the same time breaking the Under 16 Record by a considerable margin.

Anniversary Waltz - 23 April 2011

Judy Howells
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Not so long ago, many Wharfedalers used to make the trip up to the Lakes for this classic race. We do not know how many entered this year, but we do know that Judy Howells and Raj Madhas had a go. Further details follow as soon as they are available.

Guiseley Gallop - 24 April 2011

Shaun Chew	Christian Holmes

Pictures reproduced by kind permission of   David Brett 

Nine Wharfedalers were at this Easter day outing and were led home by Nick Charlesworth, who finished in 8th place overall and first V45. The ladies were led home by Sarah Martin.The full finishing times and places were:

•     8 Nick Charlesworth 38.14 1st V45
•   17 Shaun Chew 39.40
•   20 Christian Holmes 39.56
•   39 Paul M Crabtree 41.32
•   83 Andrew Wood 45.10
• 145 Dan Coe 49.07
• 287 Sarah Martin 55.50
• 367 Sharon Newbold 1.02.04
• 444 Caren Crabtree 1.07.22

Angela Donlan battling with Joanne Nelson from Darwen Dashers
The three Wharfedalers who took part in this race finished as follows:

•   27 Shaun Chew 19:59
•   58 Paul Crabtree 22:23
• 204 Angela Donlan 28:51

The 2011 Bofra season draws ever closer (get those applications in as quickly as possible) and once more, we look back to the races of yesteryear.

Three Peaks Fell Race - 30 April 2011

Tamara Hird
Picture by Wharfeego.
Wharfee took lots more cracking pictures of the day and they can be found at:
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/wharfee/sets/72157626521237387/show/ 

Mark McGoldrick on Ingleborough	Mark McGoldrick at the finish

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The big race is now over with a win for Thomas Owens of Shettlestone Harriers. Mark McGoldrick had a great run to lead the many Wharfedalers home. The positions of the leading Wharfedalers at the various check points and at the finish are shown below. Tamara Hird was first lady Wharfedaler and finished in 147th position overall. The Wharfedale ladies had a good day. Everyone had a pb and they finished 2nd, 12th and 14th teams ladies teams!.

 Full Results 

Finish

• 1st 562 Thomas Owens Shettleston Harriers 02:53:34
• 33rd 682 Mark McGoldrick 03:28:33
• 44th 669 Nicholas Charlesworth 03:31:04
• 49th 684 Chris Newman 03:32:54
• 81st 681 Kirt Livesey 03:43:01

Ingleborough

• 1st 562 Thomas Owens Shettleston Harriers 02:25:40
• 33rd 682 Mark McGoldrick 02:52:06
• 43rd 669 Nicholas Charlesworth 02:56:22
• 49th 684 Chris Newman 02:57:34
• 85th 680 David Kirkham 03:05:33
• 86th 681 Kirt Livesey 03:06:02

Hill Inn

• 1st 562 Thomas Owens Shettleston Harriers 01:59:35
• 37th 682 Mark McGoldrick 02:19:58
• 44th 669 Nicholas Charlesworth 02:22:28
• 57th 684 Chris Newman 02:25:01
• 77th 680 David Kirkham 02:28:40

• 1st 559 Jethro Lennox Shettleston Harriers 01:43:54
• 46th 684 Chris Newman 02:05:50
• 50th 680 David Kirkham 02:07:07
• 66th 667 Paul James Carman 02:12:24
• 80th 674 Adam Drury 02:14:33

Ribblehead

• 1st 562 Thomas Owens Shettleston Harriers 01:15:13
• 40th 682 Mark McGoldrick 01:26:17
• 52nd 669 Nicholas Charlesworth 01:27:41
• 55th 680 David Kirkham 01:28:43
• 95th 684 Chris Newman 01:31:35

Pen Y Ghent

• 1st 217 Ricky Lightfoot Ellenborough AC 00:30:17
• 31st 669 Nicholas Charlesworth 00:34:40
• 34th 864 Jo Buckley Calder Valley Fell Runners 00:34:52 1st lady
• 55th 684 Chris Newman 00:36:03
• 62nd 681 Kirt Livesey 00:36:36